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Trip Overview

The average train between Hanover and Leiden takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to Leiden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 59m
Duration
429 km
Distance
€74
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Hanover to Leiden train times

Trains run twice daily between Hanover and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 3:56 PM which arrives into Leiden at 9:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Hengelo and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hanover to Leiden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 428.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leiden Centraal via Hengelo and Utrecht Centraal in around 5h 1m.

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